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Fuel Pressure Gauge Question

Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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I FINALLY installed an Isspro EV mechanical fuel pressure gauge and Big Line Kit. I got all of the air out of the isolator to gauge line. With only two years time on my Raptor lift pump, I show to only have 11psi at idle. WOT pressure drops to 8. Question is, do I have an incorrect reading at the gauge, or do I turn the pump pressure up? Any suggestions will be appreciated.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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You have a VP 44 pump?
That's seems a little low to me.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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factory calls for a minimun of 7 so you're probably ok, but I'd try to turn it up a bit so you're 10 wot and 14idle
 
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Thank you! I will try that. Suppose I can trust my new gauge?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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if it was a glowshift gauge I would say no. but a little more pressure will not hurt anything just keep it at 20 or below
 
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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Thanks! I have since turned the pressure up to 14 at idle. WOT pulls it down to 9psi. I read somewhere to beware of any drop of greater than 4psi. Is that a true statement and what else do I do about it anyway?
 
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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I would like to see 12 psi to 16 WOT I think psi is too low... But to each his own.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 05:56 AM
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I have been having an issue with my overflow valve on my VP and my pressure is a little different everytime I drive. When the pressure is around 16-17 WOT the responsiveness seems to be a lot better than when it is 10-11 WOT. maybe its in my head tho



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